CONDUCTING A DISCUSSION

ENGLISH LEARNING STRATEGY

5th Group:Weni Siti AnantasariM. Alan SulaemanLayna Tunnur

CONDUCTING A DISCUSSION

Definition

Methods

Variations andRelated Methods

DefinitionDiscussion methods is as a method of teaching and learning activities that discuss a topic or problem. In the discussion, each student participates actively and also actively participate in solving the problem. The more students are involved, the more they learn. By carry out the method of discussion, the classroom atmosphere will be come more alive. In the discussion, the teacher's role as a center of information and only as a regulator and her guide the implementation of the discussion. While solving the problem submitted to all students.

Methods

1. Predicting From Terms

2. Directed Listening – Thinking Activity

3. Shared Inquiry Approach

4. Discussion Web

1. Predicting From TermsExplanation

The Predicting from Terms procedure is used in the anticipation phase of a lesson to encourage the students to think along the lines of a text they are about to hear or read.

Rationale Predicting what a text will contain from knowing terms from the text raises students’ curiosity and readiness to learn.

Group Size in pairs.

Resources requires a white board on which to write the terms.

Time Required

five or six minutes.

Activity Step 1 – Step 6

2. Directed Listening – Thinking Activity

Explanation

The Directed Listening-Thinking Activity is used in the building knowledge phase of a lesson, the part of a lesson in which students are inquiring to make meaning.

Rationale The Directed Listening-Thinking Activity is used when the teacher has only one copy of a text, or wants to engage the students in understanding a story without their having to read it. The activity may be used to teach students to comprehend better.

Group Size groups of students from six to thirty.

Resources Activity requires only that the teacher know a good story to tell or have a written version to read.

Time Required

not be longer than about 30 minutes.


3. Shared Inquiry ApproachExplanation

The Shared Inquiry Approach is one way for a teacher to lead a deep discussion into a work of literature. It is best done with a group of eight to ten students, to maximize participation, but allow for a diversity of ideas.

Rationale The Shared Inquiry technique can motivate really inspired discussions in classrooms.

Group Size groups of students from six to twenty.

Resources Every student will need access to the text that will be discussed.

Time Required

should take at least 25 minutes.


4. Discussion WebExplanation

The Discussion Web combines the dynamics of a good discussion with cooperative learning techniques. Because the interaction in the activity takes place in pairs and within groups of four students, the activity can be successfully done in classes of any size.

Rationale Taking a position on a controversial issue and supporting it with reasons is an aspect of critical thinking. It is useful preparation for participation in an open society.

Group Size groups of four students.

Resources requires that each pair of students have a piece of paper on which to write the Discussion Web graphic organizer. Students will need pencils or pens for recording their ideas.

Time Required

in 20 to 30 minutes.


Variation and Related Methods

1. Debates

2. Save The Last Word for Me

1. DebatesExplanation

Debates With students in third grade and up, it is often useful to follow the Discussion Web activity with a Debate.

Rationale Learning to debate issues often requires thorough comprehension of the topic.

Group Size

done with the whole class.

Resources

no resources.

Time Required



2. Save The Last Word for MeExplanation

Save the Last Word for Me provides a framework for class discussion of a text, either narrative or expository. This strategy is particularly helpful in getting the quieter and more reluctant students to participate in class discussions.

Rationale Teachers are usually the ones who have “the last word” on a topic during a class discussion. Giving students the opportunity to have “the last word” on a topic can be motivating and can give their ideas a sense of read importance.

Group Size done with the whole class.

Resources requires small slips of paper for students to write their comments on. It also requires a text to read or a topic to consider.

Time Required



CONCLUSION

Conducting discussion is always guided by the teacher who can make the students active to study and to receive their knowledges. The way to make the active class is like; giving an attracted question, to be center in a discussion, guide the students to be a good attitude, and many others. All of conducting discussion above are important for the teacher to be able to guide the learners well.

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CONDUCTING A DISCUSSION